Graduate SchoolFaculty of Medical Sciences

Professor Barry HirstDean of Postgraduate Studies

Graduate School

Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School Newcastle University and

Faculty of Medical Sciences Support and progression

Aim of the Graduate School

To facilitate a productive, stimulating and enjoyable period of research studies,

which will form the foundation of your future career

Graduate School

Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School Newcastle University and

Faculty of Medical Sciences Support and progression

Graduate School

>700 Students registered for Postgraduate Research or Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Masters)

~400 Candidates registered for PhD ~100 Candidates registered for MD

Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Professor Barry Hirst

Professor of Cellular Physiology Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosciences

BSc Physiology – Newcastle University PhD – Newcastle University

Graduate School Executive

Prof Barry Hirst Dean of Postgraduate Studies Prof John Kirby Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Dr Julia Newton Director of MD Studies Dr Peter Donaldson Director of PG Taught Courses Prof Steve Yeaman Director of International Studies Prof Robert Lightowlers Neurosciences Prof Mark Birch-Machin Clinical & Laboratory Sciences Dr Dianne Ford Cell & Molecular Biosciences Ms Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator Dr Richard Hetherington Research Skills Co-ordinator

Graduate School Office

Barbara Sumner Graduate School Administrator

Sarah Golightly Deputy Administrator

Julie Dalgetty PhD Admissions

Lin James PhD Progress Laura Payne MD Admissions/Progress

Dr Richy Hetherington Skills Training

MRes Kirsty Sanderson MRes Coordinator Andrea Strong MRes

Graduate School Facilities

Lounge area Popular Magazines

New Scientist, Times Café area

drinks, snacks machines Computer areas

Computer cluster Wireless connection

Study Rooms - 3 Booking system

Plasma screen Information

Access to Graduate School Office

Where do I get information?

Handbook FacultyUniversity

Training Programme

Graduate School WebsiteLinks

Graduate School

Postgraduate Research Student Induction

Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School Newcastle University and

Faculty of Medical Sciences Support and progression

Newcastle University -Faculties

Humanities and Social Sciences

Medical Sciences

Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Faculty of Medical Sciences - Management

Pro-Vice ChancellorPro-Vice Chancellor

Deans:Deans: Clinical MedicineClinical Medicine DevelopmentDevelopment PostgraduatePostgraduate ResearchResearch UndergraduateUndergraduate International MedicalInternational Medical

Prof Oliver James

Prof Alastair Burt Prof Michael Whitaker Prof Barry Hirst Prof Tim Cawston Prof Suzanne Cholerton Prof Reg Jordan

Faculty of Medical Sciences - Research Culture

International reputation

BiosciencesBiosciences MedicineMedicine DentistryDentistry

Research Assessment Research Assessment ExerciseExercise

All areas 5 – 5* – 5* *All areas 5 – 5* – 5* * MaximumMaximum

Faculty of Medical SciencesResearch Strengths

Institutes

Institute for Aging and Health Institute for Cell & Molecular

Biosciences Institute of Cellular Medicine Institute of Health & Society Institute of Human Genetics Institute of Neurosciences Northern Institute of Cancer

Research North of England Stem Cell

Institute

Paul O’Gorman Building - NICR

Faculty of Medical SciencesResearch Strengths

Schools

Biomedical Sciences (UG) Clinical & Laboratory Sciences Clinical Medical Sciences Dental Sciences Medical Education Development Neurology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry Psychology (UG/D Clin Psych) Surgical & Reproductive Sciences

Undergraduate Education

Biomedical/BiosciencesDentistryMedicine

Psychology

Teaching quality assessment score of 143 out of 144

Graduate School

Aim of the Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School Newcastle University and

Faculty of Medical Sciences Support and progression

Graduate School Ethos

Provide optimal environment Ensure quality of supervision Support postgraduate student networking Part of thriving research environment Support student welfare and progress

Research Student Training Programme

Tailored for Research students in the Faculty of Medical

Sciences Enable students to meet their potential Maps directly to the skills expected of

research students

Supervision

Fellows of Graduate SchoolExperienced supervisors

Supervisory TeamsAll teams include an Academic Supervisor

(University staff)

Progression

Each year assessment by two independent members of academic staff

Ensure research programme/studies on target

Timescale

PhD – Three/four years completion of research and submission of thesis

MRes/PhD integrated programmes – 4 years form first registration on integrated programme

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM – Thesis MUST be submitted WITHIN 4 years of first registration

Research Training Portfolio

ePortfolio A record of your personal development at

the University of Newcastle Maps to the skills expected of a research

student eProgression

Integration of progression processes

Student Support

Faculty

Graduate School

School / Institute

Supervisor

Student -

Graduate School

Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Faculty

Postgraduate Tutor

School/ Institute

Postgraduate Tutor

Supervisory

Team

Student

Graduate School

Professor Barry Hirst

Professor John Kirby

Your School/ Institute

Postgraduate Tutor

Your Supervisory

Team

Student –

YOU

Graduate School

Welcome interaction and feedbackWelcome interaction and feedback

Student involvementStudent involvementStudent Representative CommitteeStudent Representative CommitteeStudent representation onStudent representation on Graduate Graduate

School CommitteeSchool Committee

Conclusion

We are here to ensure you have a productive, stimulating and

enjoyable period of research studies, which will form the

foundation of your future career